Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Chad passport holders
Chad citizens require a visa to enter Ireland. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. The fee is EUR 75 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Applications are submitted online through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.
Chad passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply online at inisonline.jahs.ie. Complete the form, pay EUR 75, print the summary, and submit with passport, two photos, financial statements, travel insurance, accommodation proof, and flight itinerary to the nearest Irish Embassy or honorary consulate.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Chad to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland operates its own visa system outside the Schengen Area. Chad passport holders must apply for an Irish Short Stay visa. Processing typically takes 8 to 10 weeks, so early application is essential.
How to Get There
No direct flights from Chad to Ireland. Connections go via Paris (Air France then Aer Lingus) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines then Ryanair to Dublin).
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted universally.
Practical Tips
Apply at least 3 months before travel. A UK visa does not permit entry to Ireland. Dublin is the main entry point. The Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry are top attractions.